Manager Clinical Research, Genetics/Genomics & Metabolism and Endocrinology

Description

The Manager, Clinical Research role provides leadership, strategic management, and administration for the clinical and translational research program of the Clinical Research Support Service (CRSU) : Genetics, Genomics, and Metabolism & Endocrinology.

Supervises and manages the research staff in the division. Serves as the key operational interface between the funding agencies, research center, research team and principal investigators.

This position will be responsible for the management and oversight of pre-award and post award activities relating to sponsored research studies for the CRSU in conjunction with Office of Sponsored Programs.

This includes preparing research budgets, contract negotiations and post award management. Works with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and staff to maintain an environment that encourages customer service and promotes employee satisfaction.

Models and supports the principles of good clinical practice with the research team. Essential Job Functions : 1. Assists principal investigators in preparing applications for funding and managing existing grants and contracts.

Implements and interprets research and financial policies and procedures in conjunction with the Office of Sponsored Programs.

2. Works with faculty to identify new federal and foundation funding opportunities, provides insight on funding terms and conditions and submission requirements.

3. Ensures proper post award account creation in financial systems, including Work Day, payroll, EPIC and purchasing based on specific grant or contract language.

4. In conjunction with the central office; monitors study funds, reconciling faculty and staff salaries, subcontractor invoices, incoming sponsor payments, cost transfers and other allocable expenses ensuring financial compliance.

5. Reviews and coordinates time and effort reporting for faculty and clinical research staff.6. Works with PIs to regularly monitor information and make changes as appropriate.

7. Works with the SMCRI offices to ensure proper invoices are generated in a timely fashion on all studies, offering training and guidance as appropriate.

8. Assists principal investigators with internal and external budget development for grant applications, including negotiation of budgets with sponsor.

9. Works with the SMCRI offices to facilitate contract negotiations and execution.10. Provides CRSU oversight and accuracy of all charges to applicable grant / gift accounts including salary and miscellaneous expenses.

11. Works with other departments / disciplines to coordinate all aspects of research projects.12. Serves as a liaison between the faculty and SMCRI, sponsors, CROs, Federal agencies.

13. Leads or participates in division research meetings and sponsor study meetings / teleconferences.14. Establishes strategic plans, policies, and procedures to assist the CRSU in fulfilling its research goals and objectives.

15. Promotes the research activities within the CRSU and participates in local and national meetings and works with the faculty to report results via publications and presentations.

16. Recruits and supervises research personnel, including training and mentoring research staff and providing opportunities for staff education, development, and professional growth.

17. The authority to hire, separate, promote, demote, write, and administer performance evaluations.18. Oversees and provides guidance to other research staff in study procedures and processes and monitors team workflow.

19. Has expert knowledge of all functions a clinical research coordinator performs and provides leadership management of education & execution of those responsibilities.

20. Serves as a clinical research leader internal and external and advises other staff regarding complex protocols and projects.

21. Prepares and submits regulatory documents to the government and / or sponsor and provides oversight to other research staff responsible.

22. Prepares for and leads audits and participates in discussion with regulatory authorities. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : 1.

Master's degree in a related field with 3-5 years of experience in clinical research, OR Bachelor's degree with 8-10 years of experience in clinical research financial management or research award administration.

2. Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) required.

3. Expert knowledge of FDA and GCP Guidelines.

4. Excellent organizational skills.

5. Strong analytical ability; ability to understand and interpret financial data; solid quantitative and qualitative skills.

6. Ability to communicate effectively in a leadership role with clinical, business and administrative staff. Ability to work with a team.

Strong customer service skills.

7. Exceptional verbal and written communications skills. Education Master's Degree : Biomedical Science (Required) Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes : Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(b) with a 5% employer matchVarious voluntary benefits :

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Discount purchasing program

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